Mr. SP.Muthuraman
was born in 1935 and his parents are Mrs. visalakshi achi and Mr.Rama. Subbaiah
Chettiar. After working as assistant director for more than 15 years, Mr. Muthuraman
became director in 1973 by directing the film'Kani muthu papa'. He has directed
more than 75 films and many of his films have run more than 100 days and are
silver jubliee hits. Senior artists Shivaji Ganesan, Rajinikanth, Kamalahaasan,
Sivakumar, Vijayakanth and many more famous actors have acted under him. Movies
like 'arilirundhu arubadhu varai, oru oothappu kan simitukirathu, bhuvana oru
kelvikuri have won Best director awards for him.
He is not only a good director
also a very good person. I met Mr.SP.Muthuraman at the AVM studio, where he
was directing the Sun TV serial 'Nimmadhi Ungal Choice' casting Swarnamalya
and Vijay adhiraj.
The excerpts from his interview.........
1. What are your likes?
I like all aspects that are assosciated
with art. Mainly, I like directing movies. My other likings
are reading books and watching drama.
2. What are your dislikes?
I hate lazy people spending their
time idly with out doing any work.
3. What are you conscious
about?
I am very conscious on what I
am going to shoot the next day. I make sure I do the home work for the
next day's shooting.
4. Who is the most influential
person in your life?
Mr. A.V.Meyyappa Chettiar.
His deeds are wonderful and are everlasting.
5. What is your plus point?
My hard work.
6. What is your weakness?
I am not very strict with people.
My lenience is considered my weakness.
7. Which will be your memorable
day?
The day all the artists live
together as family will be my most memorable day.
8.The day that you would like
to forget.....
The day my wife died. She
was my pillar of strength. She has sacrificed so much for our family.
She is always alive in our memories.
10. What is your advise to
the youngsters who aspire to join the film industry?
First they must ask themselves
if they have the skill to direct movies. Then they should make an entry and
if they work hard they can be successful.
11. Do you think the film
industry is apt for women?
To an extent yes. The problem
is the improper timings that demands them to work. So balancing their
career and family can be difficult.
12. Describe yourself........
I am a very content man.
Be its family or career I have had a satisfied life. I am a very
friendly person and I will always be.
Thank You Mr.SP.Muthuraman
